The cargo ton-kilometres of local airlines in Japan show a forecasted decline in the years leading up to 2028. This metric stood at 193.54 million tonne-kilometres in 2023. The year-on-year variation indicates a consistent downward trend: a 2.19% decrease in 2024, 2.3% in 2025, 2.31% in 2026, 2.32% in 2027, and 2.32% in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next five years is -2.29%, reflecting the gradual decline forecasted in the cargo ton-kilometres.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from economic shifts, advancements in logistics technologies, and changes in trade policies affecting cargo volumes. Increasing adoption of digitization and automation in logistics, as well as shifts towards sustainable aviation practices, could also play significant roles in shaping the market dynamics.
